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21: A trap

Rune’s POV

I watched as Sienna continued to eat, her pace slowing as she gradually satisfied her hunger. The room was quiet except for the soft clink of silverware against plates.

I let her have a few more moments of peace before I spoke, knowing full well that what I was about to say would shatter any sense of comfort she might have found in this place.

"As much as I would like to see to it that you are thoroughly washed and in better condition," I began, my voice slicing through the silence, "there's something we need to discuss first."

She froze mid-bite, her eyes darting up to meet mine, the last remnants of bread clutched in her hand. I could see the flicker of uncertainty in her gaze, the way her mind raced to piece together what I was about to reveal.

I enjoyed that moment, the second before everything changed, when she was still hopeful, still unaware of what was to come.

I leaned forward slightly, resting my elbows on the desk as I regarded her. "I’m going to be upfront wit
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